FEMA News, Media Advisories and Disaster Updates http://www.fema.gov/news/recentnews.fema en-us FEMAWebmaster@dhs.gov (FEMA Office of Public Affairs) FEMAWebmaster@dhs.gov (FEMA Webmaster) 60 Regional/North America/United States/Government/Executive Branch/Departments/Homeland Security/ Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:07:26 EST FEMA News, Media Advisories and Disaster Updates http://www.fema.gov/news/recentnews.fema http://www.fema.gov/graphics/rss_logo.gif http://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=60676PELHAM, Ala. -- According to the Alabama Emergency Management Agency and the Federal Emergency Management Agency, Perry County has been designated for federal disaster assistance for individuals, households and businesses as part of Alabama’s federal disaster declaration for the storms and tornadoes that struck the state Jan. 22-23. Chilton and Jefferson counties were previously designated for federal assistance.Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:07:26 ESThttp://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=60676http://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=60659SEATTLE, Wash. -- The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has announced that the Washington State Emergency Management Division (WA-EMD) is the winner of one of the 2011 Community Preparedness National Awards. These FEMA award winners were honored as White House Champions of Change at a White House ceremony.Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:17:02 ESThttp://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=60659http://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=60656Midlothian, Va. -- All FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) will close at the end of business Saturday, February 11, 2012 state and federal officials have announced. DRCs are located in Louisa County at 520 E. Main St., Louisa, VA, and in Spotsylvania County at 8960 Courthouse Rd., Spotsylvania, VA.Tue, 07 Feb 2012 08:50:03 ESThttp://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=60656http://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=60657MIDLOTHIAN, Va. -- An awe-inspiring benefit of living in the Commonwealth of Virginia is that a simple stroll will often become a full embrace with the Commonwealth's heritage. History flows from irreplaceable homes and buildings that fill city streets and dot the countryside. Many of these historic structures suffered damage during the Virginia earthquake and private owners of these homes and buildings should register with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).Tue, 07 Feb 2012 08:58:53 ESThttp://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=60657http://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=60658Windsor, Conn. -- In 1968, Congress created the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) to enable property owners to protect themselves against flood losses. The NFIP offers flood insurance to homeowners, renters, and business owners if their community participates in the NFIP. Participating communities agree to adopt and enforce ordinances that meet or exceed FEMA requirements to reduce the risk of flooding. Today, more than 20,000 communities participate in the NFIP nationwide.Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:30:49 ESThttp://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=60658http://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=60660BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Federal Emergency Management Agency has inspectors in Chilton and Jefferson counties surveying damaged and destroyed homes and property.Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:33:11 ESThttp://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=60660http://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=60637HARRISBURG, Pa. -- When disaster strikes, the first response is to ensure personal and family safety, and then address the loss of property and possessions. There is a federal disaster program - Individual Assistance (IA) - that responds to these urgent needs of individuals and business owners.Mon, 06 Feb 2012 09:08:43 ESThttp://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=60637http://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=60638JOPLIN, Mo. -- On February 6, households residing in Federal Emergency Management Agency mobile homes in Joplin dropped below 500, recovery officials said today.Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:50:42 ESThttp://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=60638http://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=60636MIDLOTHIAN, Va. -- Albemarle County is hosting The Virginia Department of Emergency Management (VDEM), The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and The Small Business Administration (SBA) to a Town Hall Meeting to provide information to Albemarle County residents who may have suffered damage from the August 23, 2011 earthquake.Mon, 06 Feb 2012 09:03:44 ESThttp://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=60636http://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=60631DENTON, Texas – Nine states across the central U.S. will participate in The Great Central U.S. ShakeOut on Tuesday, Feb. 7 at 10:15 a.m. CST. This second annual central U.S. ShakeOut is a public earthquake drill organized and coordinated by the Central U.S. Earthquake Consortium and its Member and Associate States, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the U.S. Geological Survey, and dozens of other partners. FEMA is encouraging everyone across the central United States to participate in the event, including schools, businesses, governments and other organizations.Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:02:44 ESThttp://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=60631http://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=60630DENTON, Texas – Nine states across the central U.S. will participate in The Great Central U.S. ShakeOut on Tuesday, Feb. 7 at 10:15 a.m. CST. This second annual central U.S. ShakeOut is a public earthquake drill organized and coordinated by the Central U.S. Earthquake Consortium and its Member and Associate States, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the U.S. Geological Survey, and dozens of other partners. FEMA is encouraging everyone across the central United States to participate in the event, including schools, businesses, governments and other organizations.Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:00:08 ESThttp://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=60630http://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=60627ATLANTA, Ga. -- Two disaster recovery center are open in Chilton County to help those whose homes or businesses were affected by the severe storms, tornadoes, straight-line winds, and flooding on January 22-23. Hours are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., seven days a week until further notice.Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:31:16 ESThttp://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=60627http://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=60626ATLANTA, Ga. -- Three disaster recovery centers are open in Jefferson County to help those whose homes or businesses were affected by the severe storms, tornadoes, straight-line winds, and flooding on January 22-23. Hours are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., seven days a week until further notice.Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:24:49 ESThttp://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=60626http://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=60625ATLANTA, Ga. -- Community relations specialists from the Alabama Emergency Management Agency and the Federal Emergency Management Agency are in Chilton and Jefferson counties reaching out to survivors affected by the severe storms, tornadoes, straight-line winds, and flooding on Jan. 22-23.Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:18:16 ESThttp://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=60625http://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=60629MIDLOTHIAN, Va. -- Natural disasters disrupt the daily routine of survivors' lives, and nowhere is a disrupted routine more evident than when a school is destroyed. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is awarding approximately $3.25 million dollars to rebuild Louisa County Public Schools' Thomas Jefferson Elementary School.Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:33:19 ESThttp://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=60629